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As a community of human rights organisations HRDN absolutely condemns Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine. HRDN has compiled resources from our members, partners and international organisations to help follow the unfolding crisis and international response, as well as resources on how to help the people of Ukraine.
How you can help the people of Ukraine : Interactive map
In the midst of the constant flow of information, and faced with uncertainty, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless, but we can all contribute to supporting the people in Ukraine in these difficult times. This interactive map will show you various ways to help, including hosting a refugee in your home, providing funds to aid relief efforts, supporting independent Ukrainian media, and more.
As the situation in Ukraine unfolds, the needs of citizens in the country and neighbouring regions are sure to change. We will be keeping this resource up to date with the ways you can help respond to the evolving needs.
People In Need : Ukraine emergency response : we are helping refugees at the Ukrainian border and in Lviv More than half a million people fleeing from Ukraine to neighbouring countries desperately need our help. People in Need is already building facilities for them, providing food, hygiene supplies, and psychosocial assistance, mainly on the border with Slovakia. At the crossings with Moldova and Romania, it financially supports and coordinates local NGOs that help refugees on their arduous journey.
ILGA-Europe : We are working to support Ukrainian LGBTI people and activists, activists in neighbouring countries who are providing shelter and assisting with relocation, and activists in Belarus and Russia who are impacted by increasing crackdowns on dissent and by the sanctions.
- 03/03/2022 – A Marathon, Not a Sprint: How We’re Responding to the Invasion of Ukraine
- 28/02/2022 – Support for LGBTI People in Ukraine
European Disability Forum
- 02/03/2022 – Appeal from the National Assembly of People with Disabilities of Ukraine
- 26/02/2022 & updates – Guidelines and practical tools on disability-inclusive humanitarian response
- 24/02/2022 – Protection and safety of persons with disabilities in Ukraine
Amnesty International
- 22/04/22 – Russia: Prominent opposition activist faces up to 15 years in prison for sharing information about the war in Ukraine
- 14/04/22 – Russia: Release journalists detained over critical coverage of Ukraine invasion
- 13/04/22 – Russia: Artist detained amid clampdown on anti-war feminists
- 08/04/22 – Russia: Authorities close down Amnesty International’s Moscow Office
- 07/04/22 – Ukraine: Russian forces extrajudicially executing civilians in apparent war crimes – new testimony
- 04/04/22 – Ukraine: Apparent war crimes by Russian forces in Bucha must be investigated
- 01/04/22 – Ukraine: Russia’s cruel siege warfare tactics unlawfully killing civilians – new testimony and investigation
- 30/03/22 – Russia: Authorities launch witch-hunt to catch anyone sharing anti-war views
- 22/03/22 – Poland – Authorities must act to protect people fleeing Ukraine from further suffering
- 22/03/22 – Ukraine: Humanitarian catastrophe in Izium (briefing)
- 17/03/22 – Joint NGO letter (60+ organisations) Europe: Call to Action. The sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and girls and marginalized populations affected by the conflict in Ukraine
- 16/03/22 – Protecting people fleeing Ukraine, advocacy calls
- 16/03/22 – Ukraine: Beleaguered town of Izium at breaking point after constant attack from Russian forces – new testimony
- 15/03/22 – Russia’s withdrawal from Council of Europe a tragedy for victims of Kremlin’s abuses
- 15/03/22 – Russia: Protesting live on TV is an act of great courage, not a crime
- 14/03/22 – Russian Federation: End censorship on voices against the war
- 11/03/22 – Russia: Authorities block Amnesty International’s Russian-language website
- 10/03/22 – Russia: Kremlin’s ruthless crackdown stifles independent journalism and anti-war movement
- 10/03/22 – Ukraine: Humanitarian corridors for civilians fleeing Russian attacks must provide safety – new testimonies
- 09/03/22 – Ukraine: Russian ‘dumb bomb’ air strike killed civilians in Chernihiv – new investigation and testimony
- 07/03/22 – Russia/Ukraine: Prisoners of war must be protected from public curiosity under Geneva Convention
- 03/03/22 – EU: Temporary protection is needed for everyone fleeing Ukraine
- 01/03/22 – Russia/Ukraine: Invasion of Ukraine is an act of aggression and human rights catastrophe
- 27/02/22 – Ukraine: Cluster munitions kill child and two other civilians taking shelter at a preschool
- 25/02/22 – Russian military commits indiscriminate attacks during the invasion of Ukraine
- 24/02/22 – Soaring concern for human rights and human lives as Russia invades Ukraine
FIDH
- 03/03/2022 – Companies operating in Belarus and Russia must avoid contributing to violations of international law
- 01/03/2022: FIDH and CCL welcome ICC Prosecutor’s decision to open investigatio
Human Rights House Foundation
- Latest updates here
- 01/03/2022 – Strategic response to the human rights and security crisis in Eastern Europe
- 25/02/2022 – Emergency action urged in response to Russian invasion of Ukraine and on-going human rights violations
International Service for Human Rights
- 08/03/2022 – Russian Federation: UN General Assembly should suspend Russia’s rights of membership of the UN Human Rights Council
- 03/03/2022 – Russia: Human Rights Council should address dire human rights situation in country
- 25/02/2022 – HRC49: Hold Russia accountable for gross human rights violations
International Commission of Jurists
- 04/03/22 – EU/Ukraine: Temporary Protection Directive should provide effective protection for all fleeing the hostilities in Ukraine
- 02/03/22 – Russian Federation: illegal invasion of Ukraine is no excuse for clampdown on peaceful protest at home
- 24/02/22 – Ukraine: International law must be respected
Clean Clothes Campaign
Center for Reproductive Rights
Coalition for the ICC (CICC)
- 8 March 2022 – With State Party referrals, ICC Prosecutor opens an investigation into the Ukraine situation
- 24 February 2022 – Coalition for the ICC expresses its solidarity with those campaigning for justice in Ukraine
DEMAS member organisations:
- 26/02/22: Forum 2000, A Call for Solidarity with the People of Ukraine
- 24/02/22: Transparency International (CZ): reaction to the attacks of Ukraine
European Partnership for Democracy:
- 04/03/22 – EPD stands with Ukraine
- 25/02/22 – Global Democracy Coalition: Statement in Support of Ukraine
OMCT
- 25/02/2022 – Ukraine under attack: United Nations key human rights body must act
- 22/02/2022 – Ukraine: The prison population should be included in evacuation plans
Oxfam International
- 3 March 2022 – Europe at a turning point: Oxfam reaction to temporary protection directive proposal
- 1 March 2022 – Protection of civilians in Ukraine conflict
Protection International
Scholars at Risk
- 02/03/2022 – Solidarity with the people of Ukraine and Ukrainian higher education
- 01/03/2022 – Ukraine: Call from Inspireurope to European Governments & EU Institutions
Netherlands Helsinki Committee
Civic Solidarity Platform
- 25/02/2022 – CSP Statement Regarding Russia’s War Against Ukraine
La Strada International
La Strada International is supporting the work of La Strada Ukraine. Several other LSI members in Poland, Romania, Moldova,Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Austria are providing information and consultation for Ukrainians on the run and provide safety and prevention of human trafficking information. With other NGOs in their countries some also try to support relocation of persons and or shelter support for those in need. LSI general statement
Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union
The Kyiv Declaration
Justiceinfo.net
- 03/03/2022 – ICC: civil society from Ukraine, Russia, Belarus and beyond calls for more resources for the investigation in Ukraine, by 66 civil society organisations signatories
Zmina